ORIGINAL: gaRCfield
if i recall correctly, the 'locked' post actually started something like 'not sure if this is the right place to post this, but...' so the op was actually aware that certain threads belong in certain forums.
as mentioned above, the moderator 'let it slide' until it was reported; the thread was posted in the wrong place to begin with.
the thread linked above is in the 'clubhouse' forum, which i believe is a designated place for off-topic discussion.
i don't understand why people are mad/angry/frustrated - we all signed up to a site, a site which has rules that we all agreed to follow, and in this instance the rules had to be enforced. it's really no big deal.
the thread was reported by another member before it was locked. the beauty of this is that RCU actually gives the members a chance to police the site before stepping in to regulate. we should be thankful to have a 'place' that operates so smoothly.
1. Yes, the thread began in that manner. Therefore, the thread should have been moved to its proper place....not locked.
2. The Clubhouse Forum title states "If it doesn't fit in any other category AND IS ABOUT GENERAL RC stuff then post it here at the Clubhouse."
3 I personally am frustrated due to the fact that we signed up to, and enjoy a site that allows certain members to go free and others get discriminated against.
4. This particular thread was reported when others were overlooked....policing the site is great...and I agree with it completely. However, you cant offend members just because some "person" stated that it wasnt what he wanted to see by reporting it.
If Im wrong, and the moderator were to move the thread to the proper place, unlock it, and apologize I would myself admit that I am wrong...and apologize accordingly. However, I "Moderate" construction crews and large construction projects all day long...while negotiating with some of America's largest cell phone service providers...I know the proper way to get things done...and I know when to call BS...
TonyG